Current Time in Shanghai
09:04:49 AM
Monday, October 5, 2026
- Time zoneChina Standard TimeAsia/Shanghai
- UTC offsetUTC+8
- Daylight saving timeNot observed
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time; the offset is UTC+8 all year. Shanghai is 12 h ahead of New York.
Time difference between Shanghai and other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:04 PM | −12 h |
| Los Angeles | 06:04 PM | −15 h |
| Mexico City | 07:04 PM | −14 h |
| São Paulo | 10:04 PM | −11 h |
| London | 02:04 AM | −7 h |
| Paris | 03:04 AM | −6 h |
| Berlin | 03:04 AM | −6 h |
| Kyiv | 04:04 AM | −5 h |
| Moscow | 04:04 AM | −5 h |
| Istanbul | 04:04 AM | −5 h |
| Dubai | 05:04 AM | −4 h |
| Riyadh | 04:04 AM | −5 h |
| New Delhi | 06:34 AM | −2 h 30 min |
| Bangkok | 08:04 AM | −1 h |
| Beijing | 09:04 AM | 0 |
| Tokyo | 10:04 AM | +1 h |
| Sydney | 12:04 PM | +3 h |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shanghai in?
Shanghai uses China Standard Time (UTC+8).
Does Shanghai observe daylight saving time?
Shanghai does not observe daylight saving time; the offset is UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New York?
Shanghai is 12 h ahead of New York.